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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.94, 10,563.51 and 1,847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.94, 10,563.51 and 1,847.81 is: 2,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.94 : 10,563.51 = 1,847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.94/10,563.51 = 1,847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.94x = 10,563.51 × 1,847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.94x = 19,519,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,392.75/7,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.88

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